Advisor, Employee & Labor Relations – Advice & Counsel Center

Role Overview

• Manages employee and labor relations matters for unionized and non-union workforce
• Conducts investigations as needed for cases involving unionized workforce and makes recommendations as needed
• Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences
• Works with ER/LR Leadership, Site leadership, Security, and others on escalated issues and other matters as required
• Interprets contractual agreements for leaders and employees engaged in labor relations processes
• Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written warnings, suspensions, and terminations
• Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices
• Identifies Employee Relations/Labor Relations trends and communicates to Site and Advice and Council Center leadership as needed
• Proactively develops and maintains technical knowledge in employment law and HR/ER, remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices
• Jointly develops practical implementation plans to resolve ER issues that consider the overall culture of the organization with a goal to maintain a positive, engaged work environment
• Responsible for administering and facilitating all leave of absence claim processes, including Workers Comp, FMLA, ADA, and other statutory or company-specific leaves for unionized workforce
• Will work closely with service providers and facilitate transitional return to work, ensuring that employees receive the necessary support during their leave periods
• Administer and facilitate unionized workforce leave and disability programs, including tracking open requests and return of certifications by assigned deadlines
• Use independent judgment to issue determinations on continuous and intermittent leave requests
• Communicate and educate policies and procedures related to the leave and disability process with employees and managers
• Support leaders in the interactive process with employees to identify reasonable accommodations under the ADA
• Administer the leave/accommodation tracking system and develop workflows
• Identify ways to automate processes and streamline procedures for leave management
• Educate staff on policy changes and best practices regarding leaves
• Reconcile disability, paid leave, PTO, and unpaid time for leave-related absences
• Manage the leave inbox, ensuring timely responses to inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 4+ years of experience in related field, preferred, specifically in Employee Relations or HR Generalist roles with a focus in Employee Relations in a Union environment
• 2+ years working complex Employee Relations issues, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and other state and federal regulations preferred
• Experience handling workplace investigations and/or EEOC charges strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred. Haitian creole is a plus.
• 1+ years of HRIS ADP experience is a plus.
• Strong coaching and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short
• and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs